2024: Key Stories and Coverage on Africa Daily Spectrum

2024 changed a lot — from politics and court dramas to big sports upsets and tech shocks. This tag gathers our biggest stories from that year so you can catch up fast. Want quick context, top reads, or a lead into deeper reporting? You're in the right place.

What you'll find here

We cover politics, crime, energy, sports, entertainment and business with a focus on Africa but an eye on global events that matter to African readers. Expect clear headlines, short explainers, and follow-ups that show how one story evolves. Use this page to find the original reports, timelines, and updates from 2024.

Top picks from 2024

Here are some standouts you can jump to right away:

Politics: The Lagos Assembly impeachment and the election of Mojisola Meranda as the first female speaker. We explain who was involved, why it happened, and what it means for Lagos politics.

Justice & crime: The high-profile arrest of sangoma Gogo Maweni and the legal developments that followed. Our pieces track court dates and community reactions.

Energy: Eskom’s return to Stage 3 load-shedding. Read our timeline of outages, causes, and practical tips for businesses and households facing unreliable power.

Culture: The death of Nollywood star Asa Koko and the impact on Nigeria’s film community. We include reactions from colleagues and details about his career.

Tech & finance: The Bybit $1.1 billion hack and what it revealed about crypto security. We break down how the hack happened and what users should watch for.

Sports: From Messi’s MLS moments to Africa-born stars and major football finals, our sports coverage explains results and why they matter to fans across the continent.

Each of these pieces links to match reports, interviews, or explainer articles that add detail you won't find in a headline. We aim for clarity so you can understand the facts fast and decide what to read next.

Want to find something specific? Use the page’s search box or filter by category: Politics, Sports, Business, Culture, and Tech. If you prefer headlines, sort by date to follow events as they unfolded through 2024.

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Browse the list below to open any full article from 2024. Each story page includes sources, dates, and follow-up links so you can see the full thread of reporting without hunting around the site.